Whether depicting a Christmas tree, a fire truck or a helicopter, the annual White House Christmas ornaments are not only meant to brighten people's homes — they are intended to shine a light on lesser-known stories from America's political past.
Founded in 1961 by Jackie Kennedy, the WHHA launched its ornament program 20 years later with the blessing of another former first lady,. The decision to feature a different presidency every year"was made early on," said McLaurin, adding that the system helps his nonpartisan organization avoid any contentious discussions about what the focus should be in any given year.
"I'm thankful that it is sequential, so I don't have to worry about what president we'll feature this year, and get into some sort of political or partisan conversation," said McLaurin, who was an avid collector of the ornaments long before his professional involvement.: flat ornaments cut out of gold-plated brass and based on basic silhouettes.
"They have increased in complexity, design and intricacy," McLaurin said."New things have been added over the years. The Lincoln ornament has a hinge on it that opens like a locket to show different images. And the Calvin Coolidge ornament -- he was the president that lit the first national Christmas Tree in 1922 -- has a tiny little LED light that shines through."
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